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BOSTON – They can mix cocktails, run marathons and fold laundry. But humanoid robots are still a long way from doing lots of different jobs on command, whatever the marketing says.
Representatives from Zipair Tokyo, Bic Camera and JAL Cargo Service announce on June 19 that they have started selling wagyu beef for tourists in Tokyo's Akihabara electronics district. (Photo by Mayuko Kurihara)
Fueled by retirement pension inflows, ETFs have evolved into a core trading vehicle for Korean retail investors.
Bulls N’ Bears Big Hits looks at notable drill hits recently reported to the ASX, led by Aruma Resources in Ontario, with McLaren Minerals in Western Australia and BMC Minerals in Yukon.
Former KPMG director Mike Baird has admitted the accounting giant’s independent directors were initially too trusting of how the firm presented explosive whistleblower claims to the board, and says the company’s response lacked urgency.
Intel has appointed former CEO of SK hynix and SK On Lee Seok-hee as a senior vice president in its foundry business, amid the US chipmaker’s push into advanced semiconductor packaging.
A Samsung factory in Bac Ninh province, northern Vietnam. The province has attracted a cluster of tech manufacturers since Samsung’s investment helped put it on the map. Zhongji Innolight plans a new plant nearby.
SEOUL, June 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will seek to replace the heads of two public institutions following an annual performance review, the finance ministry said Friday.
Cuban lawmakers unanimously approved sweeping reforms backed by the Communist Party and former leader Raúl Castro that would privatize a vast swath of the country's socialist economy in a bid to survive punishing US sanctions.
Xia Baolong, center, director of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, visits the Northern Metropolis development with Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee, right, on June 16. (Information Services Department)
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Stocks of major Indian information technology companies fell as much as 7% on Friday after global professional service giant Accenture lowered its revenue guidance, souring sentiment toward the sector.
Shares of Danish biotech Zealand Pharma recently plunged after detailed data on its weight loss drug survodutide showed far higher patient dropout rates than leading treatments, prompting analysts to slash peak sales forecasts and rethink the company's obesity strategy.
A statue is placed on a bench near monitors showing Japan’s Nikkei 225 index, hanging in a business building in Tokyo, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)
NEW YORK — The average US price for a gallon of gas fell below $4 on Thursday, hitting a level not seen since the first full month of the war with Iran and providing a bit of relief to consumers squeezed by soaring costs.
TOULOUSE, France – Qantas Airways is betting that science can make the world’s longest flights feel less punishing — unveiling plans for a “wellness zone,” extra legroom, specially timed meals and animated lighting on its non-stop Sydney-London services due to launch next October.
Mitsui OSK Lines, the world's biggest tanker operator, has said navigation of the Strait of Hormuz would resume only when safety was fully assured. (Photo courtesy of Mitsui OSK Lines) © Kyodo
SEOUL, June 19 (Yonhap) -- The global memory chip market is expected to more than quadruple this year from a year earlier, driven by growing investment in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, industry data showed Friday.
Nissay has held a stake in SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk in 2002, through a venture capital fund for more than 10 years, sources told Nikkei. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Rie Ishii and Getty Images)
Late-night meeting ends with instruction to officials to engage with Beijing while preparing tools to defend Europe’s economy
Late-night meeting ends with instruction to officials to engage with Beijing while preparing tools to defend Europe’s economy
People preparing for a crucial job interview, launching a business or planning a wedding have been visiting one hotel in particular. Grand Hyatt Seoul has drawn attention on social media as a spot said to bring good fortune, with some posts drawing hundreds of thousands of views.
HSBC has a pipeline of 45 mergers and acquisitions and initial public offering mandates across the Gulf and Europe's biggest lender expects listing activity to resume in the fourth quarter, following the signing of the US-Iran agreement to end the war.
Chinese travel platforms have logged a big jump in bookings by inbound tourists over the holiday, as global interest in Chinese festivals rises
Chinese travel platforms have logged a big jump in bookings by inbound tourists over the holiday, as global interest in Chinese festivals rises
Pittsburgh Pirates’ Joey Bart steps in to bat against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the sixth inning of a baseball game, May 7, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Tracey is a young woman who recently did a company directors’ course. Her firm must think well of her because it’s an expensive enrolment, arranged and paid for by an employer for an up-and-comer, someone they rate, someone they’re prepared to invest in by teaching them financial literacy, strategy, risk management,…
Readers discuss why US tariffs are an outdated practice, how India should treat its neighbours with diverging interests, and Japan’s energy tightrope with the Kremlin
Readers discuss why US tariffs are an outdated practice, how India should treat its neighbours with diverging interests, and Japan’s energy tightrope with the Kremlin
Oil was in choppy trade on Friday, as markets assess the implications of the interim U.S.-Iran deal and signs that shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz is recovering.
China accounts for 70% of the world's rare-earth production and controls 90% of the processing and refining. (Nikkei montage/source photos by Reuters)
Japanese intellectual property was in the spotlight at the Cannes Film Market in May, underscoring the country's growing global cultural influence. (Source photos by Netflix, Catherine de Beaurepaire)
MSCI warned of transparency issues with Indonesia's market, just months after a previous caution had sent the country's stocks tumbling.
Autonomous-driving start-up seeks to issue up to 43.75 million shares after an earlier US IPO approval expired
Autonomous-driving start-up seeks to issue up to 43.75 million shares after an earlier US IPO approval expired
The success of Malaysia’s maritime economic development depends on its ability to monitor and protect its waters, experts say
The success of Malaysia’s maritime economic development depends on its ability to monitor and protect its waters, experts say
European Union leaders this week sought to strike a balance between addressing deepening trade imbalances with China while not provoking a damaging conflict with the world’s No. 2 economy.
WASHINGTON – While a city is not a living organism, it behaves very much like one. Its metabolic processes may be manifested in growth spurts, metamorphosis over time and even decay. Researchers using satellite imagery have tracked the vital signs of six major global cities, detecting a distinctive “urban pulse” in …
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SEOUL, June 19 (Yonhpa) -- Prime Minister Kim Min-seok will travel to China next week to attend a World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting and hold bilateral meetings with senior Chinese officials, his office said Friday.
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American craft brewers produced roughly 22 million barrels of beer in 2025, the equivalent of more than 7 billion 12-ounce cans. That output is concentrated in a few key states.
Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama is increasingly finding herself in an unenviable position on the foreign-exchange front.
Crunchyroll chief confirms Taiwan, Korea launches this year; experts say Sony-backed streamer may gain edge through early production ties
SK hynix's market capitalization surpassed 2,000 trillion won ($1.32 trillion) for the first time Friday, becoming the second South Korean company after Samsung Electronics to reach the milestone, as a semiconductor-led rally pushed the benchmark Kospi to another record high.
SEOUL, June 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will supply around 4.48 million imported eggs to the local market each week through July as part of efforts to address a decline in the domestic supply following avian influenza outbreaks, the agricultural ministry said Friday.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority warns public to beware of interest rate uncertainties
Hong Kong Monetary Authority warns public to beware of interest rate uncertainties
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has called on Asean member states, development institutions, and investment partners to strengthen cooperation in expanding the Philippines’ railway network, saying modern rail systems are essential to sustaining economic growth and improving mobility for…